John Harley Simpson Jr, 62, of Harrington Park, NJ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 13, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1960 in Yonkers, NY to John & Louise and raised in Manhattan, NY before moving to Bergenfield, NJ as a teenager. John took up the trade of HVAC and worked as a lead engineer for over 30 years. He married his wife Vickey in 1987. During his free time John loved to be surrounded by nature in the Adirondacks going deer hunting and fishing. He was also an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the New York Mets, New Jersey Devils and New York Giants. Some of John’s favorite bands were Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
He was survived by his wife of 36 years Vickey, his daughter Kristi Simpson, his sister and brother in law Carol & Joe Ventimiglia and many loving cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visiting hours are Friday, September 22, 2023 from 5-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park, NJ.
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It is with great sadness that we feel to hear that our colleague and Mets compadre has left us for a better life. John was a great gentle man and worked hard.
We loved him dearly, and are greatly saddened to loose him at an early time in his mission on this earth to teach us compassion and patience.
John the last thing you need to do while in heaven is to help our Mets to win. Let’s go Mets John!
John was an individual to be around we shared office space and we had a lot of good conversation.It was a sad day for me when I knew of his health issues.
John and I were fans of the New York Giant and New York Mets. He was a lover of Jamaican food especially the jerk chicken and the curry goat. We had know each other for over thirty years. I know he is in a better place now no more sorrow or pain, rest in peace sleep well my beloved friend.
Condolences to all family members and friends
I never met John, but know his daughter, Kristi. That she has always spoken so highly and fondly of him makes me know that the world has lost a wonderful person. My sincerest condolences to his family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace.